Senior Manager, Financial Markets Operational Risk, Commodities and Global Markets

Senior Manager, Financial Markets Operational Risk, Commodities and Global Markets

The Risk Management Group's Operational Risk team provides independent oversight of operational risk across Macquarie’s Commodities and Global Markets (CGM) business in the Americas, covering a variety of services, including capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution, and logistics solutions. It operates across commodities, financial markets, and asset finance, partnering closely with front‑office, operations, and risk stakeholders to strengthen control environments and support safe, sustainable business growth.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this position requires three days a week in our office location.

• Develop an independent, technically robust, and practical view of the operational risk profile across capital markets activities, focusing on FX, futures, and financing flows.
• Challenge trade lifecycle processes and drive tangible improvements in control effectiveness.
• Deliver commercially grounded insights, perform deep dives into high‑risk areas, and support remediation efforts to enhance risk management outcomes.

Salary range: $161,000 – $217,000 per year (actual base may vary). You may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation. Full benefits are listed below.

• Minimum of 5 years of capital markets background with exposure to FX, futures, or listed derivatives.
• Front‑to‑back understanding of trade lifecycle processes, including execution, clearing, settlement, and reconciliation.
• Proven ability to assess control design and identify gaps across complex operational processes.
• Experience analyzing incidents, issues, and data to identify trends and systemic control weaknesses.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence outcomes.

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 12 days of paid transition leave upon return, plus 6 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; dependent day‑care savings account; life and disability insurance; 401(k) and short/long‑term disability plans.
• Employee Assistance Program with behavioural health counselling and coaching services.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription.
• Recognition and service awards.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role.
• Reimbursement for work‑from‑home equipment.

The Risk Management Group operates as an independent, centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review, challenge, oversight, monitoring, and reporting on Macquarie’s material risks. It is a global team that manages today’s risks and anticipates tomorrow’s risks. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk, and prudential.

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that values and respects different experiences, skillsets, and perspectives. Macquarie provides opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or any other characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment.

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